PDF Editor
Functionality
ABBYY FineReader PDF is a secure, easy-to-use tool that helps staff and students work with PDF documents more efficiently by editing, converting, and reviewing files. Featuring ABBYY’s AI-based OCR technology, it enables users to digitise, search, edit, protect, annotate, and share documents, supporting effective document review and feedback workflows.
Tips for using this tool at Kent
- Use ABBYY for everyday PDF editing, conversion, and review without needing Adobe.
- Ideal for OCR tasks such as digitising scanned documents.
- Suitable for both staff and student coursework and admin documents.
Help & how to get started
- Students: Available on student PCs on campus.
- Staff: Install on your university-managed device via Company Portal:
- Open the Windows Start menu and search for Company Portal
- Open Company Portal
- Select ABBYY FineReader from the software list
- Follow the on-screen instructions
Cost
Free
Terms of use, copyright and licensing
Site wide License
Data Privacy
The University of Kent uses Google Analytics to track how our Software Finder tool is being used. We do not share this data with any third parties.
While we recommend various software tools that may be helpful for both students and staff, it's important for individuals to review the Terms and Conditions of any software they choose to install, especially regarding how it may affect their privacy and personal data.
Please note, the University of Kent is not responsible for the data privacy practices of any third-party software. It is the user's responsibility to understand the privacy policies of the software they use.